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Dive Review of Abyss Dive Center/N/A in
The Continental USA/Marathon, FL

Abyss Dive Center/N/A, Oct, 2008,

by Lois Wellner, OH, USA (Reviewer Reviewer 4 reports). Report 4543.

No photos available at this time

Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Accommodations N/A Food N/A
Service and Attitude 4 stars Environmental Sensitivity N/A
Dive Operation 3 stars Shore Diving N/A
Snorkeling N/A
Value for $$ 1 stars
Beginners 1 stars
Advanced 2 stars
Comments Nice shop and boat. The people were helpful, but the main problem was that they misled our group of three divers regarding dive conditions. They told us that visibility was in the 70' range, when in fact it was barely 20'. They also told us that the seas were flattening out, when in fact the seas became rougher as we proceeded to the dive site. The boat captain lost our bubbles right after we entered the water and the dive boat was not visible from 20' depth. The dive (at Sombrero) was short and not very interesting, since we could see virtually nothing. As an indication of the conditions, our boat was the only one out that day and we scrubbed the second dive because everyone became nauseous due to the rough conditions. On a positive note, they did rinse and dry our gear after we returned. By the way, we were informed after the fact that dive shops in the Fl Keys area will only provide a divemaster upon request and for an extra fee. We were not aware of this fact until we had already booked the dive and were leaving the dock. Our mistake, but one other divers may want to consider before booking.

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience 51-100 dives
Where else diving Bonaire, Roatan, Cozumel, Turks & Caicos, St. Thomas, St. Croix, St. Lucia, Belize, Bahamas, Riviera Maya, Ohio quarries
Closest Airport Getting There

Dive Conditions

Weather windy, cloudy Seas choppy, surge, currents
Water Temp 78-80°F / 26-27°C Wetsuit Thickness 5
Water Visibility 20-20 Ft/ 6-6 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile yes
Enforced diving restrictions none
Liveaboard? no Nitrox Available? N/A

What I Saw

Sharks None Mantas None
Dolphins None Whale Sharks None
Turtles None Whales None
Corals N/A Tropical Fish N/A
Small Critters N/A Large Fish N/A
Large Pelagics N/A

Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Subject Matter N/A Boat Facilities N/A
Overall rating for UWP's N/A Shore Facilities N/A
UW Photo Comments [None]
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